Nakshatra 21 of 27
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha is your birth star (Janma Nakshatra), the star the Moon occupied when you were born. It is presided over by the Vishvedevas, the universal gods, and its symbol is an elephant's tusk.
- Order
- 21
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Deity
- Vishvadevas
- Span
- 26°40′ Sagittarius – 10°00′ Capricorn
- Gana
- Manushya (human)
- Yoni (animal)
- Mongoose
- Naming syllables
- Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji
What Uttara Ashadha means
Uttara Ashadha is your birth star (Janma Nakshatra), the star the Moon occupied when you were born. It is presided over by the Vishvedevas, the universal gods, and its symbol is an elephant's tusk. Together they point to lasting achievement, integrity and patience. It aims for lasting results and is known for integrity; its successes often come later and endure. The star is ruled by the Sun, so your life's first Vimshottari period was the Sun period, and its themes of identity, purpose and the wish to be recognised stay close to how you feel and respond. Its temperament (Gana) is manushya: practical, sociable and balanced between ideals and needs. Many families use the star's syllables for naming, and the tara cycle counted from it is used to choose supportive days.
Naming syllables for Uttara Ashadha
The four Padas of Uttara Ashadha carry the starting sounds Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. Parents who follow Nakshatra naming choose a first syllable from the Pada of the child's birth star.
Uttara Ashadha temperament
The symbol of Uttara Ashadha is an elephant’s tusk. Uttara Ashadha natives are principled, patient and responsible, achieving lasting victories through steady effort. They are respected for integrity.
Work that suits Uttara Ashadha
Traditional texts and practising astrologers link Uttara Ashadha with government, leadership, administration, law, military and social causes. The house the Moon occupies and the strength of the star lord refine this further.
The life period Uttara Ashadha starts you in
Because Sun rules Uttara Ashadha, life begins in the Sun Mahadasha, a 6-year period. The Sun period lasts six years and puts identity, purpose and responsibility at the centre. It often brings chances to lead, to be seen for your work and to clarify what you stand for. Relations with father figures, employers and people in authority come into focus, and it is a good time to set goals, take ownership and act with integrity. Pride and impatience are the things to watch; generosity and steady effort make the period bright. Its results also depend on the Sun's sign, house and strength in your chart, described in the planet pages.
How a birth star is worked out
Your Nakshatra is the lunar mansion the Moon occupied at the moment of birth. The zodiac is divided into 27 equal parts of 13°20′ each, and each part is split into four Padas of 3°20′. Because the Moon moves roughly one Nakshatra a day, an accurate birth time and place matter: a few hours either way can change the star, and a few minutes can change the Pada. A sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri Ayanamsa is used for these pages, which is the standard most Indian almanacs follow.
How Uttara Ashadha is used in practice
Families use the birth star for naming, for matching horoscopes before marriage, for choosing auspicious days (Tara Bala) and for the first life period in the Vimshottari Dasha system. The star alone is only one layer of a chart, so treat these descriptions as tendencies to recognise rather than fixed outcomes. Cast a full birth chart to see how the Moon, its sign and its house combine with the rest of the horoscope.
| Partner Nakshatra | Tamil Porutham checks | Ashtakoota points (star-based) |
|---|---|---|
| Ardra | 5/7 | 9/21 |
| Swati | 5/7 | 9/21 |
| Ashwini | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Bharani | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Rohini | 4/7 | 9/21 |
| Pushya | 4/7 | 9/21 |
Common questions
Which planet rules Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?
Uttara Ashadha is ruled by Sun. In the Vimshottari Dasha system this means anyone born with the Moon in Uttara Ashadha begins life in the Sun period, which lasts 6 years in full; the balance left at birth depends on how far the Moon had travelled through the star.
Who is the deity of Uttara Ashadha?
The presiding deity of Uttara Ashadha is Vishvadevas. Classical texts use the deity to describe the mood and purpose of the star, and many families include the deity in prayers on birthdays that fall on this Nakshatra.
Which zodiac sign does Uttara Ashadha fall in?
Uttara Ashadha spans 26°40′ Sagittarius – 10°00′ Capricorn, so it belongs to Sagittarius, Capricorn. If a Nakshatra crosses two signs, the Pada tells you which sign the Moon was in.
What are the naming syllables for Uttara Ashadha?
The traditional starting sounds for the four Padas of Uttara Ashadha are Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji. Parents often pick a first letter from the Pada of the birth star; regional lists spell the sounds slightly differently, so check the list your family follows.
What is the Gana of Uttara Ashadha?
Uttara Ashadha belongs to the Manushya (human) Gana. Gana is one of the factors checked in marriage matching, where it is compared with the partner's star to judge temperament.
Which stars match well with Uttara Ashadha for marriage?
The table on this page ranks partner stars by how many of the seven star-based Tamil Porutham checks agree and by the star-based Ashtakoota points. A full match also looks at both Moon signs, Rajju, Vedha and the complete charts, so use the ranking as a starting point and open the pair page for the factor-by-factor result.
Is Uttara Ashadha a good Nakshatra?
No birth star is good or bad on its own. Each has strengths and lessons, and the rest of the chart decides how they show up. Classical texts describe tendencies; the planets, houses and periods in your own horoscope decide the details.
How do I find out if my birth star is Uttara Ashadha?
Enter your date, exact time and place of birth in the free birth chart. The chart shows the Moon's Nakshatra and Pada, the current Dasha and the full planetary positions.
Does the Nakshatra change with Lahiri or KP Ayanamsa?
The Lahiri and Krishnamurti (KP) values differ by only a few minutes of arc, so the star almost never changes. It can change only when the Moon sits right on the boundary of two Nakshatras.
What happens on days when the Moon transits Uttara Ashadha?
When the Moon passes through your birth star (roughly once every 27 days) the day is called your Janma Nakshatra day. Many people avoid starting major ventures on it and keep it for prayer and quiet work instead; the Panchangam shows when it falls.
What is the symbol of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra?
The symbol of Uttara Ashadha is an elephant’s tusk, which reflects its core nature.